Veterans

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day: “On this Veterans Day, we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and remember those who have served our nation in the name of freedom and democracy. By answering the call to serve during our most trying times, they exemplify the very best of our country. “As we pause to salute these heroes, let us not forget their families who have sacrificed alongside them. During a time when our nation i...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement after joining the Vietnam War Commemoration Program, which works to ensure that America’s Vietnam veterans are recognized, honored, and provided with the services they rightly deserve: “As a country, we recognize the service, sacrifice, and patriotism of our veterans. Veterans of the Vietnam War never got the recognition they deserved, but they are no less worthy. In fact, when I meet Vietnam veterans in my district and thank them...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement after the House of Representatives adopted his amendments to H.R.5515, the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 351-66: “I was pleased to offer a number of amendments to the FY19 NDAA that were adopted with bipartisan support. The NDAA is sweeping legislation, and this year’s bill was overwhelmingly bipartisan. My amendments will be highly beneficial for veterans and a...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), the Palm Beach County Congressional Delegation to the United States House of Representatives, and leadership team of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in West Palm Beach (VAMC-WPB), will hold a press conference highlighting the recently announced shared-space agreement at the facility. The Press Conference will be followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of the shared office space, and a meet and greet in the VAMC atrium. The ...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement announcing a new shared-space agreement between members of the Palm Beach County Congressional Delegation to the United States House of Representatives at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center at West Palm Beach, Florida (VAMC-WPB): “I am pleased to announce the creation of the first-ever shared space agreement with the VA, at our very own Medical Center in West Palm Beach, located in my Congressional district...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking Memorial Day: “As we mark Memorial Day, let us join together to give thanks to the servicemen and servicewomen that have sacrificed for our country. As we honor their courage, we must reflect on the ideals for which they served and rededicate ourselves to upholding these quintessential American values. “In recognizing those who have bravely served our country, we must acknowledge the many challenges facing veter...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking Memorial Day: “On this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to remember the brave men and women who have fought and died in defense of our country. Let us honor their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to preserving the freedoms we so closely cherish. “We must continue to fight for the rights of all veterans, active duty members of the armed forces, and their families. As our troops come home from conflicts overse...
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(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement on passage of Amendment #16 to H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. The amendment exempts reimbursements for medical expenses from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) calculation of annual income when determining pension eligibility for veterans. “This important amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act will rectify a grave injustice. The VA’s inclusion of me...
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Representatives Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) sent a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, requesting full funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical and Prosthetic Research program: “The number of veterans utilizing prosthetic services from the VA has increased dramatically in recent years. Approximately six percent of our wounded service members who have returned from Iraq and Afgha...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking Veterans Day: “The men and women of the United States Armed Forces exemplify the very best of our nation. As we mark Veterans Day, I am keenly aware of the pressing needs of those returning from conflicts abroad. Many face a long road to recovery from physical injuries, while others continue to struggle with injuries that lay below the surface. “It is our duty as a nation to ensure that the men and women who sel...
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